WQ0031170_Final Permit_20110610

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North Carolina Department of Environment and natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Deveri�, Eaves Perdue Coleen H• Sullins
Governor Director
June 10, 2011
WAYNE YOUNG PLANT MANAGER
LOUISIANA PACIFIC CORPORATION
10475 BOSTON ROAD
ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27574
Dear Mr. Young:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0031170
Louisiana Pacific Corporation
LP -Roxboro Facility
Closed -Loop Recycle System
Person County
In accordance with your permit major modification request received March 14, 2011, and
subsequent additional information received May 17, 2011, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0031170 dated June 10, 2011, to Louisiana Pacific Corporation for the construction and continued
operation of the subject wastewater treatment and closed -loop recycle facilities. This permit has been
modified to allow for the construction and operation of a surge pond and transfer pump to provide an
additional 2 million gallons of storage to ensure containment of the 25-year, 24-hour storm event with
adequate freeboard in the primary storage lagoon. This modification also acknowledges the elimination
of future wet decking irrigation expansion into the area referred to as watershed WS-3 in the application.,
much of which will be occupied by the proposed surge pond.
On August 5, 2009, Session Law 2009-406 and 2010-177 was enacted by the General
Assembly and signed into law. The Act extends the expiration date of certain government
approvals and permits. Non -discharge permit, WQ0031170, issued by the Division of Water Quality
falls within the scope of this Act and is therefore being extended until October 31, 2016. Please note
per your permit, a renewal application must still be submitted six months in advance of the
extended expiration date.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2016, shall void Permit
No. WQ0031170 issued November 1, 2007, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements contained in this permit
for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance
problems. Note this permit contains new formatting with some new and/or updated permit conditions
since the last issuance of your permit, Please carefully review to ensure full understanding of all permit
requirements.
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If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 1 SOB of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Cozy Larsen at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
lcolee-yliiSullins
cc: Person County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Daryl Whitt, PE — RMT North Carolina, Inc. (30 Patewood Dr., Ste. 100, Greenville, SC 29615)
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Permit File WQ0031170
Notebook File WQ0031170

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CLOSED -LOOP RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Louisiana Pacific Corporation
Person County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 2.3 MGD wastewater treatment and closed -loop recycle facility consisting of: a
wet deck irrigation system, 2.3 MG clay -lined primary storage lagoon with one foot freeboard and
associated transfer pumps, collection and conveyance system, makeup water supply system and all
associated piping and
construction of a 2.0 MG clay -lined surge pond with two feet freeboard and associated 15 HP, 250 GPM,
self -priming centrifugal transfer pump and piping,
to serve the LP -Roxboro facility, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received March 14, 2011, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of
Water Quality, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2016, shall void Permit No.
WQ0031170 issued November 1, 2007, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
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I. SCHEDULES
1. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
this permitted facility, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed North Carolina
Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this
permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation, including
the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this__praiect is to be completed in phases and
partiallycertified the Permittee shall retain the res-ponsibilL to track further construction approved
under the same vemait, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire proiect has
been completed. Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section,
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2, The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48 hours in
advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the installed facilities such that an in -
place inspection can be made. Notification to the Aquifer Protection Section's regional supervisor
shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
3. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the surge pond shall be installed prior to operation. Caution shall
be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.
4. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division fortes. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule ISA
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The subject non -discharge facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or recycle facilities.
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility.
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3. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for storage and treatment units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Any well with the exception of a Division approved groundwater monitoring well: 100
v. Any property line: 50
b. The setbacks for wet decking irrigation areas shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Upslope ditches, drains, and diversions to surface waters: 10
ii. Downslope ditches, drains, and diversions to surface waters: 25
iii. Any well with the exception of a Division approved groundwater monitoring well: 100
iv. Public right of ways: 50
v. Any property line: 50
iii. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively
maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
resulting fromm the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .1007, which at a minimum shall include operational
functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures and a spill response plan.
2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules.
3. Public access to the wastewater treatment facilities closed -loop recycle system shall be prohibited.
4. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
5. Freeboard in the storage lagoon shall not be less than one foot at any time. Freeboard in the surge
pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
6. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the storage lagoon and surge pond shall be provided. This gauge
shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the following elevations: maximum liquid
level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume; minimum liquid level at the bottom of the
temporary liquid storage volume; and the lowest point on top of the dare.
7. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e.,
outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments.
Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible.
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Per 15A NCAC 02H .0800, a Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for
the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters.
3. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the storage lagoon and surge pond
(unless dry) shall be recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records shall be maintained at the facility
for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request.
4. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 79I-
4200, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day following
the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the facility resulting in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes that is
abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any facility failure resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving surface waters.
d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and recycle facilities.
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the
release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee
shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall
maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log
shall be made available to the Division upon request.
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and recycle facilities
permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples.
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1, Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application., Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation, No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n).
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional governinent agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of
Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
5. In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein.
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T .01050).
8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110.
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3).
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Permit issued this the 10"' day of June 2011.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,. een eof
lins, Director
Divisiaater Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0031170
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Permit No. WQ0031170
Louisiana Pacific Corporation
LP -Roxboro Facility
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
Closed Loop Recycle System
June 10, 2011
Person County
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, 1,
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's
authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fally observe the construction of the permitted facility,
hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Divisionn approved plans and specifications; and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
Engineering Firm.
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Telephone E-mail
NC PE Seal. Signature & Date
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
LAND APPLICATION UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Special Delivers,:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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